July 4th Fun Facts for Kids

Educate Young Patriots With These Fourth of July Fun Facts

It's trivia time! Your lil one may know her 50 state capitals, but does she know how many cities actually have the word liberty in their name? As we enter the July 4 holiday weekend and you travel to your local fireworks extravaganza, whip out a few fun facts that will challenge your child!

Educate Young Patriots With These Fourth of July Fun Facts

How many hot dogs and buns did the winner consume in 10 minutes at last year's Nathan's Famous July Fourth International Eating Contest?

What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be our national symbol?

How many US cities have the word "liberty" in the name?

When were fireworks for the Fourth of July first authorized by Congress?

When was the Fourth of July declared a federal holiday?

True or False: The tune of our national anthem was originally an English drinking song?